Warren Sapp on "Dancing With the Stars"

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Warren Sapp, who grappled with behemoths in his days as an NFL defensive lineman, lately had more gentlemanly duty on "Dancing With the Stars," partnering with Kym Johnson. He did well on the competition show, but his presence still seemed a far cry from the days not so long ago when a viewer couldn't miss ex-NFLers playing roles on TV and in movies.

Warren Sapp, who grappled with behemoths in his days as an NFL defensive lineman, lately had more gentlemanly duty on "Dancing With the Stars," partnering with Kym Johnson. He did well on the competition show, but his presence still seemed a far cry from the days not so long ago when a viewer couldn't miss ex-NFLers playing roles on TV and in movies. (Kelsey McNeal / ABC)

Warren Sapp, who grappled with behemoths in his days as an NFL defensive lineman, lately had more gentlemanly duty on "Dancing With the Stars," partnering with Kym Johnson. He did well on the competition show, but his presence still seemed a far cry from the days not so long ago when a viewer couldn't miss ex-NFLers playing roles on TV and in movies.